Smart meters

Smart meters are part of the initiative to install a smart grid to better power the United States in the coming year, helping incorporate renewable energy technologies into the grid while also making the existing grid more efficient.

More in-depth information can be found at SmartGrid.gov. It is believed that the implementation of a new Smart Grid "will make our grid more secure and more reliable, saving us some of the $150 billion we lose each year during power outages. It will allow us to more effectively transport renewable energy generated in remote places to large population centers, so that a wind farm in rural South Dakota can power homes in Chicago. And by facilitating the creation of a clean energy economy, building this 21st-century energy infrastructure will help us lay a foundation for lasting growth and prosperity." About SmartGrid